Grilled coral fish

Grilled coral fish

Main dishes

A delicious and appetizing dish of grilled reef fish, seasoned with fragrant spices.

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Prepare a delicious baked red snapper. This dish is perfect for 3-4 people and requires approximately 40-50 minutes of preparation time.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total50 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostModerate
  • Cooking methodfour
  • Estimated cost$11.52 $2.88 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.05
  • $0.29
  • $0.17
  • $0.15
  • $0.07
  • $3.16
  • $0.88
  • $0.04
  • $4.63
  • $0.05
  • $0.19
  • $0.69
  • $1.00
  • $0.15

Prices from US supermarkets for 11 of 14 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, thoroughly rinse the pieces of coral fish under clean water. ≈ 2 min
  2. Next, place them in a sieve or on a cotton cloth to remove excess water. ≈ 3 min
  3. Make sure there is no sign of water on the fish. ≈ 3 min
  4. Now, thoroughly mix the fish with a quarter teaspoon of salt, a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder, and a quarter teaspoon of chili powder. ≈ 4 min
  5. Place a pot or container on the stovetop and heat the amount of fat needed.
  6. Once the fat is hot, gently add the seasoned fish. ≈ 2 min
  7. Cook both sides of the fish over medium heat until they are nicely browned and have a reddish hue.
  8. Once cooked, remove the fish from the pot and place it in a separate container. ≈ 3 min
  9. Next, gradually add the chopped garlic, chopped onion, and fresh chili peppers, all cut into slices, to the warm oil.
  10. Once the onions are lightly golden, add the ginger powder and garlic. ≈ 3 min
  11. Add a small amount of water to prevent the spices from burning. ≈ 3 min
  12. Next, in a separate bowl, combine the turmeric, chili powder, cumin powder, cilantro powder, and salt, and cook all the ingredients together for a period of time.
  13. Add the spices to a pan over medium heat, and gradually add water (about 1 cup) in small increments.
  14. Add the water in several stages (2 to 3 times) to ensure the spices are properly cooked.
  15. Once the spices have been added and the oil paint begins to thicken, place the pre-cooked fish in the pan.
  16. After a minute, gently turn the fish over. ≈ 3 min
  17. Next, cover the container with a lid and add the remaining half-cup of lukewarm water. ≈ 3 min
  18. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 8 minutes, allowing the spices to fully penetrate the fish.
  19. After a while, remove the lid from the container and evenly distribute the chopped tomatoes, chopped herbs de Provence, and fresh chili peppers over the fish. ≈ 3 min
  20. Once the fish stock begins to boil and bubbles rise to the surface, turn off the heat.
  21. Before serving, cover and let it rest for 3 to 5 minutes.

The bill

Grilled coral fish

  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.05
  • Curry spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.29
  • Amount of oil paint needed (for cooking)$0.17
  • Approximately 1.5 cups of chopped onions$0.15
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)$0.07
  • Fresh green bell peppers, 1 to 2$3.16
  • Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon$0.88
  • 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic$0.04
  • Saffron: about 1/2 teaspoon (or slightly less)$4.63
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.05
  • Ground cumin: 1/2 teaspoon (approximately)$0.19
  • tomato: 1 (cut into pieces)$0.69
  • Fresh, chopped parsley, 1/4 cup (about 30 grams)$1.00
  • Two fresh green chili peppers$0.15

Total$11.52

that's $2.88 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 4-5 pieces of coral reef fish
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Curry spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • salt to taste
  • Amount of oil paint needed (for cooking)
  • Approximately 1.5 cups of chopped onions
  • 1 teaspoon of finely chopped Allium sativum (garlic)
  • Fresh green bell peppers, 1 to 2
  • Ground ginger: 1/2 teaspoon
  • 1/4 teaspoon of finely chopped garlic
  • Saffron: about 1/2 teaspoon (or slightly less)
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ground cumin: 1/2 teaspoon (approximately)
  • tomato: 1 (cut into pieces)
  • Fresh, chopped parsley, 1/4 cup (about 30 grams)
  • Two fresh green chili peppers
  • To taste
  • Warm water, to the desired amount (about a cup and a half)

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